MMA​/Ju-Jitsu Striking Coach - Qatar

Position: MMA / Ju-Jitsu Striking Coach - Qatar

MMA / Ju-Jitsu Striking Coach - Qatar

Society is more than a workplace — it’s a lifestyle destination.

Society brings together fitness, wellness, recovery, and community under one bold identity. From elite training and boutique studios to curated social spaces, we are redefining how people move, connect, and live — deeply rooted in local culture and delivered to the highest international standards.

We’re building a team as ambitious as the brand itself.

If you’re driven by excellence, inspired by lifestyle-led brands, and passionate about delivering world-class experiences, Society offers the opportunity to grow your career in an environment that values performance, creativity, and progression. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something genuinely different.

Role

MMA/BJJ/Striking Coach

Department

Fitness

Division

Society Sport Center

Reporting To

Fitness Supervisor/Manager

Role Purpose

The MMA/BJJ/Striking Coach is responsible for delivering a high-quality, results-driven group exercise and personal training experience to members, while contributing directly to the commercial performance of the Fitness & Personal Training department.

Reporting into the Fitness leadership team, the role combines coaching excellence, client relationship management, group class delivery, and commercial accountability, aligned to the agreed Trainer Commission Structure.

MMA/BJJ/Striking Coaches are expected to deliver engaging group classes, build long-term PT client relationships, uphold brand standards, and actively contribute to PT penetration, utilisation, and member retention.

Key Responsibilities Group Exercise / Group Class Delivery

• Deliver approximately 12 group exercise classes per week.
• Ensure classes are engaging, motivating, and delivered safely.
• Maintain positive member feedback and class ratings.
• Target and support average class occupancy of 80%+.

Assessments, Onboarding & Member Engagement

• Conduct fitness assessments, InBody scans, inductions and results reviews.
• Ensure assessments are followed by clear recommendations.
• Proactively engage members on the gym floor.

Personal Training Sales, Utilisation & Commercial Contribution

• Actively promote and sell Personal Training services to new and existing members.
• Convert assessments and gym-floor interactions into PT clients.
• Build and manage a sustainable PT client base aligned to targets.
• Maintain Personal Training utilisation of 80%+ of available PT hours.
• Support initiatives to increase PT penetration.

Personal Training Delivery & Coaching Excellence

• Design and deliver individualised training programmes aligned to client goals.
• Apply progressive programming, correct technique, and movement quality principles.
• Identify injury risks or limitations and integrate corrective strategies.
• Deliver all sessions safely, professionally, and in line with brand and SOP standards.

PT Delivery, Utilisation & Operational Discipline

• Deliver all scheduled PT sessions reliably.
• Maintain high PT conduction rates.
• Manage schedules to optimise utilisation.
• Log sessions, assessments, and progress accurately.

Client Relationships, Retention & Referrals

• Build long-term client relationships through care and consistency.
• Track client progress and adjust programmes to drive results.
• Encourage repeat purchases, retention, and referrals.

Brand Standards, Professionalism & Collaboration

• Uphold brand standards in presentation and behaviour.
• Role-model professionalism on the gym floor and in classes.
• Support team initiatives, workshops, events and campaigns.
• Engage in training and continuous development.

What Success Looks Like (KPIs)

• Delivery of approximately 12 group classes per week.
• Average group class occupancy of 80%+ with positive feedback.
• Assessment uptake and results review completion.
• PT Revenue, packages sold, sessions delivered, and PT utilisation.
• PT Utilisation of 80%+ and strong PT conduction rates.
• PT Penetration rate (% of active members purchasing PT).
• Client retention, satisfaction, and SOP compliance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Competitive combat sports experience (IBJJF-certified Black Belt for BJJ)
• CIMSPA / REPS recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a MMA/BJJ/Striking Coach, with experience conducting group classes and 1:1 private sessions.
• Strong technical knowledge of training principles and basic nutrition.
• Confidence in sales conversations and value-based recommendations.
• GCC / Qatar experience preferred;
  Arabic language skills advantageous.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Competencies

• Coaching excellence and technical knowledge
• Commercial awareness and sales confidence
• Group class delivery and engagement
• Client relationship and retention focus
• Communication and influence
• Professionalism and accountability
• Continuous learning and results orientation

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